Workshops at chi-lin to benefit children in India

MEREDITH — The chi-lin gallery in Meredith is offering a series of popular Quick Books workshops and is donating all of the proceeds to an organization that helps impoverished children in India.

The workshops, in which participants make a small book using either leaf and fabric collage or handmade Thai techniques, cost $50 and are being held Nov. 9, 13, 16 and 23. The workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each day, participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit Help-Kids-India. Call 279-8663 for more information or to reserve a spot in one of the workshops.